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All area students (grades K-12) can travel CTA buses and trains for FREE, along with an accompanying adult, courtesy of this year’s sponsor Butcher Boy Cooking Oils. 

Starting Thursday, July 28 and running through Sunday, July 31, Metra will provide extra trains, expand passenger capacity and adjust schedules on most lines to accommodate the increase in ridership anticipated during the festival.

Customers can save more on unlimited rides by purchasing either the 1-Day ($5) or the 3-Day ($15) CTA passes.

"Though we are proud to have one of the best transit systems in the country, that reputation and everything we're doing to keep it will mean nothing if CTA customers don't feel safe taking public transportation," said Mayor Lightfoot.

The free rides are sponsored by Miller Lite and allow Chicagoans the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a responsible and safe way. #NewYearsEve

“After a two-year wait, we know there is a great deal of excitement and anticipation for the return of this Chicago tradition,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “We want to remind everyone that all customers should celebrate safely and responsibly, including wearing masks when onboard the Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus.” 

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) yesterday unveiled a one-of-a-kind, specially-designed train to honor the Chicago Sky, our hometown 2021 WNBA Champions.